Lee County Health Data
Lee County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
123
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
32.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
54.2
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Lee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 42.4% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 11.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.2% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lee County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Health Status Reports in Lee County Double National Average
Health data brief for Lee County, Kentucky.
In Lee County, 32.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure nearly twice the national average of 17%. This rate is also higher than the health status reported across Kentucky. The life expectancy for the county is 68.3 years, which is shorter than the state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7%, which is lower than the state mark of 7.0% and the national mark of 10%. Mental health services are available at a ratio of 123 providers per 100,000 residents, roughly half the national median of 250. Data for primary care providers is not currently listed in federal records for this area. These statistics summarize the local health environment and clinical capacity as reported by federal health agencies. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lee County, Kentucky
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Lee County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.